Tech lead - Riyadh - Verofax Limited

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Tech Lead who will play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of innovative AI and AR solutions. This position requires 80% technical focus and 20% customer-facing responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with modern front-end and back-end technologies, along with a strong understanding of AI and AR project development. The role also demands strong communication and presale support capabilities, as the Tech Lead will represent Verofax in front of key clients and business partners.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Responsibilities (80%):
2. Collaborate closely with the central technology team to drive product and service development.
3. Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance applications using front-end technologies: React, Angular.
4. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and ensure code quality, best practices, and system architecture are maintained.
5. Ensure seamless integration of AI and AR technologies into product offerings.
6. Act as the technical point of contact for project delivery, including architecture design, development, deployment, and troubleshooting.
7. Stay updated with emerging technologies and integrate them into ongoing projects where relevant.
8. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product managers, UX/UI designers) to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time and within scope.
9. Customer-Facing Responsibilities (20%):
10. Act as the technical face of Verofax, working closely with the Business Development team to support presale activities, including product demonstrations, technical discussions, and proposal preparation.
11. Engage with existing clients to manage technical aspects of ongoing projects, ensure client satisfaction, and support post-implementation activities.
12. Translate client requirements into technical solutions and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
13. Provide technical training and workshops to clients as needed.

Desired Candidate Profile

Experience:

1. 5+ years of experience in a technical leadership or senior development role.
2. Experience in leading or contributing to AI/AR project delivery.
3. Hands-on experience in managing the full software development life cycle (SDLC).
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on performance optimization.
5. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and business teams.
6. Demonstrated experience in working with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Previous experience working in the GCC region or on projects targeting the Middle East market.
2. Experience with presales, client-facing roles, or technical sales support.
3. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
4. Experience in working with customer data and ensuring data privacy/security.

Employment Type: Full Time

Company Industry: Telecom, ISP

Department / Functional Area: IT Software

Keywords: Technical Lead, Tech Lead, Software Development, Lead Developer, Engineering Lead, Technical Director, Technical, Technical Architect, Software Architecture, Technical Manager, Software Engineering Lead